Credit by Examination for MUS 110A

Overview

Most music majors should begin with MUS 110A: Music Fundamentals for Musicians in their first semester at Mt. SAC.

Students with extensive prior training in music theory and musicianship may be eligible to skip MUS 110A and begin with MUS 120 and MUS 125. Examples of qualifying preparation include:

AP Music Theory (score of 4 or 5)
ABRSM Grade 8 Theory
Advanced MTAC Certificate of Merit
Strong sight-singing skills using movable-do solfège

Credit by Examination

Credit by Examination allows students to earn college credit for prior learning. Instead of taking the course, students demonstrate their knowledge and skills through an examination. The resulting grade is recorded on the transcript just like a grade earned through regular coursework.

Mt. SAC offers a credit by examination option for MUS 110A. To be eligible to receive examination credit for MUS 110A, you must satisfy the following three conditions:

You are currently registered as a Mt. SAC student and in good standing.
You have not completed MUS 110A, MUS 110, or any course in the Music Theory and Musicianship sequence.
You have not been enrolled in MUS 110A, MUS 110, or any course in the Music Theory and Musicianship sequence for more than six weeks.

Access the petition for credit by exam here. For more information, email Dr. Robert Bowen, at rbowen@mtsac.edu.